CRC Long Range Precision Rifle

[k2peaker]

OK, here it finally is -- sorry for the teases but it's becoming a reality.
A new long range rifle match coming to the front range shooters.

Many kudos to Hoser as we are openly stealing and consulting with him to build upon the Pueblo West Steel Dogs match that we all love. After touring the Colorado Rifle Club, seeing what a great facility it is, and experiencing the willingness of the BOD to promote the shooting sports, we had to figure out another LR match that "we would like to shoot". Also thanks to our WHAC friends (Cy&Juan) helping get it launched.

Inaugural Match: Sunday, April 24th (yep, Easter Sunday)
For the initial match, Easter Sunday was the only option. But, beginning in May the CRC LRPR match's regular date will be on the 4th Saturday.

Yes, it's a conflcit with the Weld County 3Gun match and we feel badly about that. When you look at the other long range matches, what was available at CRC, and trying to minimize other match conflicts, the 4th Saturday is the best option.

Here are the details for your review. Again, if you're comfortable with the rules, procedures, and flow of Hoser's Steel Dogs, this match will be very similar. Don't expect all prairie dog targets but comparable shooting challenges with a bit of extended range (out to 500m/547yds).

Below are the high level details. We'll post the remainder of the details in a separate post.
So, come on out to the Colorado Rifle Club during the next couple of months and give it a try.

LR Precision Format Match, Held by/at The Colorado Rifle Club.
Another shooting sport discipline added to the CRC’s pro-shooting sports principles.
See www.crci.org for the Colorado Rifle Club specifics including directions, club information, membership applications, and calendar of events. It’s a great shooting venue.

CRC is approximately 15 minutes NE of Byers, CO (on I-70). Approximately 45 mins East of I-70 & Gun Club Road (near the Aurora Gun Club).

Match Directors: RJ (quickdraw) & Ken (k2peaker)

Location: Colorado Rifle Club (CRC) in Byers, CO CRC Silhouette Range (between the East range and the 1000 yd range)

Date: Inaugural Match: April 24, 2011 (Easter Sunday). Regular monthly matches will be the 4th Saturday of every month (Feb-Nov, conditions permitting)
Time: 10:00AM MT Start

Total Rounds: Nominally 40, 50 rounds max.

Concept: This match is based upon Pueblo West’s Prairie Dog matches. Differences are that we will shoot targets ranging in size and shape from distances of 200 meters (219 yards) to 500 meters (547 yards). As we will be shooting on CRC’s Silhouette range, our targets will need to be placed in front of the available silhouette berms.
This is an excellent shooting venue that fits the LR Precision Rifle format well, within the limitations of a fixed range. To begin, we’ll keep it simple like Pueblo West’s matches. Over time, we may experiment with one field course (with movement, barricades, obstacles, alternate shooting positions) as we work through how to pull that off. Our primary safety limitation is keeping targets in front of the silhouette berms (misses to impact downrange berms).

The CRC Silhouette range has a slightly elevated shooting line with a few concrete benches but many concrete pads for prone shooting. Prone will be encouraged but benches are available. All berms / targets will be visible from all designated shooting positions.
Distance of berms – targets will be placed close to the following berm distances:
200m or 219 yards,
300m or 328 yards,
385m or 421 yards, and
500m or 547 yards.


Targets:
4 or 5 Stages consisting of engaging 10 Steel Targets ranging from 219-547 yards shot under time constraints. Note: we may experiment with 4 stages of 12 targets to get close to the 50 round count goal. It depends upon stage clearing times.
Target sizes will range from Steel Prairie Dogs to reactive steel 6” plates, 8” plates, and hanging steel in various shapes/sizes.

Match Fee: $15 entry fee (per gun), Juniors (under 18) free
Each competitor will shoot the stage four or five times requiring no more than 50 rounds.
One shot per target. No make-up shots.
No penalties for misses, only points earned for hits.
15 total seconds allowed per shot. Targets hit within the first 10 seconds are worth 10 points. Hits between 10.01 seconds and 15.00 seconds are worth 5 points. If the competitor does not take a shot before 15.01 seconds or shoots after 15.01 seconds, it is a 10 point penalty, hit or miss.

[rtr]

Cool. Hope to make it to this match.

[coop68]

very cool, CRC is closer to me i travel there often for High power matches compared to some other ranges.

coop

[k2peaker]

Here's some more of the specifics for the match: equipment, ammo, odds-n-ends.

Procedure: Shooters start prone or sitting behind rifle with bolt/action open, bolt or action manipulation is required after the start signal. Multiple shooters shall not be on the line with loaded rifles. The intent is on precision over speed within reasonable constraints to keep the match moving along.
Upon start signal shooter may load rifle and engage target.

Divisions – Heavy rifle, 12+ pounds; Light rifle, under 12 pounds; Semi-Auto rifle; Pistol.

Accessories: Scopes, bi-pods, sandbags, rests, rear bags, monopods, muzzle brakes, laser rangefinders allowed. Suppressors specifically allowed and encouraged. Rests: the intent is “tactical” therefore we prefer folks not show up with Sleds and F-Class style bipods, they might be allowed on an individual basis (especially for new shooters, but will not be allowed over an extended period of time). Harris, Atlas, or Sinclair Tactical bipods are the standard. Bring your own shooting mat, a couple of mats/carpet pads might be available for new shooters.

40 gn minimum bullet weight and 210 gn max bullet weight at 3200fps max velocity is allowed. No caliber restrictions. Just be sure to check the bullet weight and velocity. We are adding the 3200fps limitation due to the fact that we would like the steel to last a full season. And, to begin with, much of the steel will be personally donated. Note: CRC does not allow .50BMG or Full Auto – neither would meet the criteria for this match anyway.

Steel Core, Armor-Piercing and Tracer/Incendiary ammo specifically *NOT* allowed. $100 fine per target that is damaged with above ammo. If you are shooting ammo that you did not load, check it with a magnet to make sure it isn’t steel core. If you damage the steel, you just bought it and it will get you DQ’d from the match.

Match re-entries are allowed (2nd guns especially in a different division).

The match starts around 10:00AM and set-up starts around 8:30AM. RJ or Ken will open the main gate by 8:30AM. Please leave the gate at you found it (usually open). Drive straight up the main entrance; Silhouette range is basically straight ahead (OK, a little jog to the left). East range pistol berms will be to your right.

Odds-n-Ends:
Can non-CRC members compete? Yes
CRC Liability release will need to be signed one time per year.

Expect the shooting to end by 3PM MT.

Sight-in shots are not allowed before the match unless you are a CRC member and go to a different range on the property. If you are not a CRC member, you may be able to grab someone who is that is willing to take you as a guest to the Schuetzen (100 yd & 200 yd berms) or other range. Do not set up centerfire rifle targets on the pistol berms on the East range.

Prevailing winds: it can be windy at CRC but they are mostly Southerly or Northerly winds (Tail or Head). We are shooting due North.

Please insure your firearm is unloaded and be aware of where you muzzle is pointed while coming to or leaving the shooting line.

No handling of firearms while persons are downrange.

There is no running water at the range. Porta-potties are available.

Target distances will be provided to the shooters (Range finders are allowed but not required.)

Spotting and the final decision on hit/miss will be done by the designated spotter.

Safety glasses and ear protection is required at all times (even for your guests).

What to bring:
Firearm with scope (.243 to 30-06 recommended)
Ammo (40-50 rds)
Ballistic Data (minimim dope required for the berm distances posted)
Bipod or other front rest (pack)
Rear Bean Bag
Shooting mat
Water/Lunch/Snack
Eye and Ear Protection

[k2peaker]

I will admit that the biggest pain that RJ and I went through trying to get this match created is the scheduling issue. Between the other LongRange Rifle events (Raton SportingRifle, WHAC Steel Dogs, Pueblo Dogs, Pueblo Tactical Rifle) and when the CRC Sihlouette range is available, conflicts with other matches were inevitable. And, we realized that conflicts with USPSA matches might happen since there's barely a weekend day these days that USPSA isn't shooting somewhere.
Once we blacked out the definite conflicts to matches that "our market" would be shooting (the LR matches) and the dates we couldn't get the range, the 4th Saturday was all that was left.
Therefore, the conflict with Weld 3Gun.

This is really unfortunate as, for one, I like to shoot the Weld 3Gun matches. And we were definitely hoping to have CRC LRPR be a match that the N. CO & WY guys might be interested in driving to for some LR practice. Anyway, the net net is that match scheduling these days on the front range is impossible. I guess that means we're pretty fortunate as shooters to have so many options.

The EasterSunday happened as the CRC Sihlouette guys had already decided to move from their normal match day (4th Sunday) to the Sat before Easter. Obviously those guys get first dibs as "they built the range" and are the very reason why we can add another fun LR match.
Not optimal but it'll give us a chance to work out some kinks at the first match anyway.

[Hoser]

Too cool. I wont be able to make all of them, but the winter matches have my name all over them.

[k2peaker]

Hey folks,

Here are the results from yesterday's match:
1Gary PLight Rifle 430 1st Light Rifle
2AJ GHeavy Rifle4201st Heavy Rifle
3Tom PHeavy Rifle3852nd Heavy Rifle
4Jon BHeavy Rifle3503rd Heavy Rifle
4Chuck WHeavy Rifle350
6Ken KHeavy Rifle320
6Bill SLight Rifle3202nd Light Rifle
8Stan SHeavy Rifle340
9ShiggieLight Rifle3103rd Light Rifle
10Frank GHeavy Rifle300
11DinoHeavy Rifle290
12Greg FLight Rifle280
13Bill CLight Rifle260
14David KLight Rifle3082551st 308
15Bill MHeavy Rifle3082402nd 308
16Conor MHeavy Rifle3082303rd 308
17Zachary PLight Rifle308220
18Bill BLight Rifle308220
19Calvin DHeavy Rifle308210
20Mike LLight Rifle308200
21Dave SHeavy Rifle195
22Dominic MHeavy Rifle308190
23Chris BHeavy Rifle308180
23Dan SLight Rifle180
25Bob S BigSemi-Auto1601st Semi-Auto
26Mike KHeavy Rifle308150
26Bob DeLight Rifle150
27Richard BHeavy Rifle308100
29Robert SSemi-Auto1102nd Semi-Auto
30Scott PLight Rifle30890
31Colton SSemi-Auto803rd Semi-Auto & 1st Jr

MD's Comments on the match.
#1 Many thanks to Beck, the co-MD yesterday, for the assistance. And, to Tom, Dino, Bill, and others that helped set up and tear down. Keep in mind this is all volunteer stuff so whenever folks chip in, it helps considerably.

Results:
Huge kudos to Gary and AJ. In those shifting head wind conditions, that was very impressive shooting!

Miscellaneous Stats:
Don't beat me up on this. I was just curious as to calibers being shot. IMO, yesterday was a great testimony to the BC-advantages of the "wind cheater" calibers.
OK, I fudged a bit on the Rifle/Action -- broke out the Badger guys separate from the Rem/700 but didn't do that with other custom actions.

Caliber Stats
6.56.223.308.300 WM113312130Total37%10%10%40%3%Rifle StatsRem/700AIARSavageSakoSurgeonWin/70Action(ish)1433312329Total?48%10%10%10%3%7%10%GoodLooking People Stats031Total0%

[k2peaker]

Hey folks,

Here are the results from yesterday's match:

1 Gary P Light Rifle 430 1st Light Rifle
2 AJ G Heavy Rifle 420 1st Heavy Rifle
3 Tom P Heavy Rifle 385 2nd Heavy Rifle
4 Jon B Heavy Rifle 350 3rd Heavy Rifle
4 Chuck W Heavy Rifle 350
6 Ken K Heavy Rifle 320
6 Bill S Light Rifle 320 2nd Light Rifle
8 Stan S Heavy Rifle 340
9 Shiggie Light Rifle 310 3rd Light Rifle
10 Frank G Heavy Rifle 300
11 Dino Heavy Rifle 290
12 Greg F Light Rifle 280
13 Bill C Light Rifle 260
14 David K Light Rifle 308 255 1st 308
15 Bill M Heavy Rifle 308 240 2nd 308
16 Conor M Heavy Rifle 308 230 3rd 308
17 Zachary P Light Rifle 308 220
18 Bill B Light Rifle 308 220
19 Calvin D Heavy Rifle 308 210
20 Mike L Light Rifle 308 200
21 Dave S Heavy Rifle 195
22 Dominic M Heavy Rifle 308 190
23 Chris B Heavy Rifle 308 180
23 Dan S Light Rifle 180
25 Bob S Big Semi-Auto 160 1st Semi-Auto
26 Mike K Heavy Rifle 308 150
26 Bob De Light Rifle 150
27 Richard B Heavy Rifle 308 100
29 Robert S Semi-Auto 110 2nd Semi-Auto
30 Scott P Light Rifle 308 90
31 Colton S Semi-Auto 80 3rd Semi-Auto & 1st Jr

MD's Comments on the match.
#1 Many thanks to Beck, the co-MD yesterday, for the assistance. And, to Tom, Dino, Bill, and others that helped set up and tear down. Keep in mind this is all volunteer stuff so whenever folks chip in, it helps considerably. Also, I wasn't sure if we had another Jr shooter in the bunch. Kudos to the guys shooting this with AR15s with 55 grainers!

Results:
Huge kudos to Gary and AJ. In those shifting head wind conditions, that was very impressive shooting!

Miscellaneous Stats:
Don't beat me up on this. I was just curious as to calibers being shot. IMO, yesterday played to the BC-advantages of the "wind cheater" calibers. Shifty head wind is tough.

OK, I fudged a bit on the Rifle/Action -- broke out the Surgeon guys separate from the Rem/700 but didn't do that with other custom actions.

Caliber Stats
6.5 11 37%
6mm 3 10%
.223 3 10%
.308 12 40%
.300 1 3%

Rifle Stats
Rem/700 14 48%
AI 3 10%
AR 3 10%
Savage 3 10%
Sako 1 3%
Surgeon 2 7%
Win/70 3 10%

GoodLooking People Stats 1 31 Total
3%

[k2peaker]

Thanks to Bill, Dino, Chuck, MikeK, and Barry for help in the set up and tear down.

Thanks to all for coming out yesterday. A beautiful day and a decent turnout of 23 shooters which is pretty good for the Deer season opening day conflict. Happy to report that Jesse got a nice buck at 500 yds shooting from sticks. Wacked 'em. Match performance does translate to the field!

(Personally, I'm just happy that in the re-tally I tied Dino. Jeesh...)

November Match: as of right now, we are planning on it. It would be the 26th (Sat. after Thanksgiving). Check in here for any updates.

General Update: Bill has offered to make room for us to store our ProPlate targets and other match items in the storage container out there. We're definitely going to take him up on that. That way, we can expand the core of folks (like Bill and GaryP and DaveK) in the event that both RJ and I can't make it for set up.

Note: the formatting below is a bit wacky. For grins, we're denoting those shooters shooting .308/.223 cals. So, those folks have that number preceding their match score.

Results:
1 Fritz A. Heavy Rifle 410 1st Heavy Rifle
2 Mike K. Heavy Rifle 370 2nd Heavy Rifle
3 Stan S Heavy Rifle 365 3rd Heavy Rifle
4 Dino Heavy Rifle 350
4 Ken K Semi-Auto 350 1st Semi-Auto
6 Dave K Light Rifle 308 335 1st Light Rifle, 1st 308
7 Dominic M Light Rifle 308 330 2nd Light Rifle, 2nd 308
8 Kevin U Heavy Rifle 320
9 Rich Z Heavy Rifle 308 315 3rd 308
10 Gary P Light Rifle 310 3rd Light Rifle
11 Bill S Light Rifle 280
11 Greg F Light Rifle 280
13 Dusty B Heavy Rifle 308 260
13 Conor M Light Rifle 308 260
15 Mike L Light Rifle 308 250
15 Calvin D Heavy Rifle 308 250
15 Bill M Semi-Auto 223 250 1st 223, 2nd Semi-Auto
18 Barry R Light Rifle 308 230
19 Chuck W Semi-Auto 223 190 2nd 223, 3rd Semi-Auto
19 Rick B Light Rifle 308 190
21 Jake H Heavy Rifle 180 1st Junior
22 Dan S Heavy Rifle 160
23 Bruce K Semi-Auto 308 140 Top .38 Super Shooter (wrong match)

[quickdraw]

:-)